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File #: 26-0381    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 4/2/2026 In control: Child Support
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-097 with Kirk Gorman, Attorney at Law, in the Amount of $30,000 for a New Total of $186,000 to Provide Part-Time Child Support Attorney Services Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Attachments: 1. Proposed Amendment

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Child Support

Meeting Date:  April 21, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Sarah EgglestonPhone:  707-472-2833

 

 

Department Contact:  

Robin HellerPhone:  707-472-2810

 

 

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

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Approval of First Amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-097 with Kirk Gorman, Attorney at Law, in the Amount of $30,000 for a New Total of $186,000 to Provide Part-Time Child Support Attorney Services Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. BOS-25-097 with Kirk Gorman, Attorney at Law, in the amount of $30,000 for a new total of $186,000 to provide part-time Child Support Attorney Services effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and authorize Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

On June 3, 2025, Board of Supervisors approved Agreement No. 25-097 with Kirk Gorman to provide part-time Child Support Attorney Services to Mendocino County Child Support Services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.                     

 

Summary of Request

The Department of Child  Support Services requests Board approval of First Amendment to BOS Agreement #25-097 in the amount of $30,000 for a new total of $186,000 for part-time Child Support Attorney Services effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

 

Based on legislative and guide line support calculation software changes as well as court hearings set outside our regularly scheduled appearances in Mendocino County Superior Court, the part-time Child Support Attorney’s hours are projected to be 10-16 hours per week, a six hour weekly increase. Child Support Attorney will not exceed 20 hours per week.

 

Mendocino County Child Support Services is funded by federal and state child support revenue. There is no General Fund ask.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Decline to approve First Amendment to BOS 25-097 with Kirk Gorman, Attorney at Law and provide direction to staff.                     

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Thriving Economy

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At:

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: CS 2090

current f/y cost: $120,000

budget clarification: Department requested a net-zero 3rd quarter budget adjustment. The additional cost is within our CADCSS FY2526 revenue allocation.

annual recurring cost:

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes

revenue agreement: No

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Tony Rakes, Deputy CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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